Memorandum submitted by Leicester Shire
Promotions Limited
I understand that you are interested in the
feedback of partners of British Waterways in relation to the organisation's
role in restoration and regeneration programmes.
Leicester Shire Promotions is the Destination
Management Organisation responsible for promoting Leicester and
Leicestershire to visitors and investors. Our engagement with
British Waterways is focused on the tourism development plans
for Foxton Locks in Leicestershire, a primary visitor attraction
for the local area and beyond.
As an official member of the Foxton Locks Partnership,
we have been working with British Waterways and other voluntary
organisations and public bodies to develop Foxton Locks as a much
improved destination for visitors and for the local community.
The British Waterways strategic plans for Foxton
Locks have already achieved significant success with the completion
of major projects including the refurbishment of the waterside
inn for food and drink, improved accessibility and a new information
centre.
We continue to work with British Waterways to
develop the offering for visitors. With this in mind, we would
encourage the committee to allow British Waterways to continue
its forward momentum on the Foxton Locks development.
Martin Peters
Chief Executive
Leicester Shire Promotions
March 2008
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